Speed ledes: Feb. 4, 2015

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Published 7:30 am, Wednesday, February 4, 2015

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- “Two of the most vociferous advocates for open carry in Texas could be left with empty holsters if state lawmakers decide to require a license to strap on an unconcealed handgun.” The Houston Chronicle’s Lauren McGuaghy: http://bit.ly/16kEMEa

- “The chief of Texas' $3 billion cancer-fighting agency, once embroiled in controversy over its process for awarding grants, had a simple message for lawmakers Tuesday: Things are under control now at the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.” The San Antonio Express-News’ David Saleh Rauf: http://bit.ly/1DcvuqQ

- “Michael K. Young, president of the University of Washington, was named the sole finalist to become the next president of Texas A&M University on Tuesday.” The Texas Tribune’s Jay Root: http://bit.ly/1Dcwziu

- “Former Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday sought a list of people whose testimony before a grand jury led to his indictment on abuse-of-power charges.” The San Antonio Express-News’ Peggy Fikac: http://bit.ly/16kE6P9

- “Gov. Greg Abbott emphasized his support for school choice Tuesday but didn’t say if that includes using state funds to pay for private school tuition.” The San Antonio Express-News’ Peggy Fikac: http://bit.ly/1Dcxf7m

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- “Texas lawmakers may be leading the charge to derail President Obama’s executive action on immigration. But the White House wants it known: Not everyone in the Lone Star State wants to scrap the policy.” The Texas Tribune’s Julian Aguilar: http://bit.ly/1Ddk7Po

- “State lawmakers voiced optimism Tuesday that Gov. Greg Abbott would be more receptive to a statewide ban on texting and driving than his his predecessor, who vetoed the legislation in 2011 and repeatedly opposed it as ‘government micromanagement.’” The Houston Chronicle’s Patrick Svitek: http://bit.ly/1DcA5cB

- “Amid growing talk of curtailing state incentive programs, a representative from Gov. Greg Abbott’s office told Senate budget writers Tuesday that Texas’ film incentive program needs at least $70 million — but ideally $95 million — in the state’s next two-year budget to keep the state’s film industry thriving.” The Texas Tribune’s Aman Batheja: http://bit.ly/16kMpdG

- “A chorus of Texas senators took turns criticizing the state's most popular purchasing program Tuesday, making clear that problems with government contracting reach far beyond the health agency now embroiled in scandal.” The Houston Chronicle’s Brian M. Rosenthal: http://bit.ly/1Dcvwz3

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